The Goddess (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, The Goddess is a drama and romance film directed by Sumitra Peries, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Vaishnavee (The Goddess), (Sinhalese: වෛෂ්ණාවී) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by veteran director Sumitra Peries and produced by Mano Nanayakkara. 1930’s, Sri Lanka. Partly a compelling domestic drama, and a demonic love story, the narrative follows a puppet-maker who’s set to be married to a young girl. Unfortunately, the girl elopes with her secret lover. Devastated, the grieving puppet-maker ends up carving a puppet in her likeness, which eventually comes to life, setting in motion a fantastical chain of events.
Who’s in it. The Goddess stars Yashoda Wimaladharma as Vaishnavee / Tree Goddess, Thumindu Dodantenna as Osanda, Samadhi Arunachaya as Ruchira and Rohana Beddage as Gurunnanse, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Goddess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Goddess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Goddess (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Goddess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Goddess?
- The Goddess stars Yashoda Wimaladharma, Thumindu Dodantenna, Samadhi Arunachaya, Rohana Beddage and Vasanthi Chathurani.
- When was The Goddess released?
- The Goddess was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.